Home to famous temples, shrines, gardens, pagodas, cherry blossoms, geishas and tea ceremonies, Kyoto at night is magical.

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Cherry blossom season is a magical time everyone should experience. Don't know where to start? We've highlighted lovely spots in Japan offering the best views.

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Cherry blossoms, or “sakura,” are Japan’s favorite flower and usually reach their peak in late March to early April, just as the country celebrates the start of a new school and business year.

TOKYO — Japan’s cherry blossoms, a hallmark of spring, are expected to bloom on schedule this year, with Tokyo’s first flowers appearing on March 25, according to commercial weather forecasters.

The ambassador also announced a special surprise gift to the US for 2026's Cherry Blossom Festival, 250 additional trees donated from Tokyo to honor the United States' 250th birthday.

Japan plans to help adorn Washington, D.C., with even more of the capital's famed cherry blossoms, a gift the Asian nation said will continue to serve as a token of an enduring friendship.